Bolwarra
Eupomatia laurina
Family: Eupomatiaceae
What it is like
Eupomatia laurina is an evergreen Shrub growing to 6 m (19ft 8in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Height (m): 6
Where it is found
In or near rainforests by the coast and neighbouring plateaux.
Australia - New South Wales.
Conservation Status:
Countries/locations it is found in
How it is used
Food
Rating: 2
Fruit - raw. A sweet, aromatic, pleasant taste.
Medicine
Rating: 0
Other
Rating:
Wood - soft, coarse-grained.
How it is grown
Requires cool greenhouse treatment in Britain. Some authorities place this genus in the family Annonaceae. 193
Propagating it: Seed -
Best place to grow: Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;
Habit: Shrub
Hardiness:
Growth:
Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)
Shade: Semi-shade, no shade
Moisture: Moist